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Start With "Y" Trivia Quiz

Start with the letter "Y"; add it to the beginning of the word suggested by the clue to form a new word. example: Y = filled with wonder = deviated from a course. [Y + awed = yawed.]

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lowtechmaster

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
386,084

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1008

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1. Y + hearing organ = time span

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2. Y + cardinal direction = a fermenting agent

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3. Y + nocturnal raptor = high pitched cry

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4. Y + building addition = shout

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5. Y + belonging to us = not mine

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6. Y + hole-making tool = sailing vessel

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7. Y + metal bearing rock = long time past

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Question 8 of 10

8. Y + plant bristle = exhibit fatigue or boredom

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Question 9 of 10

9. Y + merit = ache for

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Question 10 of 10

10. Y + ovum = safe cracker (informal)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Y + hearing organ = time span

Answer: Year

Y + ear = Year.

Ear: He had his left ear pierced three times, his right ear only once.

Year: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1940 was the year of the Dragon.

2. Y + cardinal direction = a fermenting agent

Answer: Yeast

Y + east = Yeast.

East: Rhode Island is considered east of Connecticut.

Yeast: In fermenting beer, the brewer added yeast.

3. Y + nocturnal raptor = high pitched cry

Answer: Yowl

Y + owl = Yowl.

Owl: The owl swooped down silently on the unsuspecting mouse.

Yowl: When the thunderstorm started, the dog began to yowl.

4. Y + building addition = shout

Answer: Yell

Y + ell = Yell.

Ell: The building was enlarged by constructing an ell on each end.

Yell: Yell loudly if you like donuts.

5. Y + belonging to us = not mine

Answer: Your

Y + our = Your.

Our: At the picnic, we shared our lunch.

Your: My home is your home.

6. Y + hole-making tool = sailing vessel

Answer: Yawl

Y + awl = Yawl.

Awl: The leather worker used an awl to punch holes in the belt.

Yawl: A yawl is a two-masted boat.

7. Y + metal bearing rock = long time past

Answer: Yore

Y + ore = Yore.

Ore: The miner loaded the iron ore into a tram.

Yore: In days of yore, knights rescued fair damsels in distress.

8. Y + plant bristle = exhibit fatigue or boredom

Answer: Yawn

Y + awn = Yawn.

Awn: The wild oat has a long twisted awn near its base.

Yawn: The dull speaker caused him to yawn repeatedly.

9. Y + merit = ache for

Answer: Yearn

Y + earn = Yearn.

Earn: If you compile a fine academic record, you may earn a scholarship.

Yearn: The rigors of Boot Camp made me yearn to be back home.

10. Y + ovum = safe cracker (informal)

Answer: Yegg

Y + egg = Yegg.

Egg: An egg, or ovum, is part of the female reproductive system.

Yegg: The yegg blew open the safe with nitro.

Source: Author lowtechmaster

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